Matt & Nat Review

Matt & Nat is a Canadian company, established in Montreal in 1995.  Their name is from "material and nature" and their motto is "live beautifully”.

They are a committed vegan brand, using zero animal products in their designs.  They work hard to use sustainable and eco-friendly materials - that also happen to be high quality and gorgeous!

I own four pieces from their collection, and today I’m going to talk you through them and give you a peek!

The four items I own are:

Chubby Wallet $65 CAD (dwell collection)

Parabole SM $130 (vintage collection)

Dean Backpack $175 CAD (vintage collection)

Tacoma $210 (vintage collection)

Not only are the bags from Matt & Nat ethical, but they are eco-friendly and sustainable, too.  Since 2007 they have used linings that are 100% made from recycled plastic bottles.

Not only that, but they are incredibly transparent with their customers about the conditions in their factories in China.

I adore their minimal approach to design and lust after almost every piece they produce.  They mostly make bags and other small "leather" goods but have recently begun producing footwear as well (which I need on my feet high this very second).

Check out the video for details on each of the pieces I own and check out their website for absolutely delicious vegan bags!

(Not literally.  Don’t eat them, just wear them.)

LINKS: 

August Favourites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uYOFthYv6Y

Parabole Bag and Chubby Wallet Reveal: http://plantbasedbride.com/blog/matt-nat-handbag-and-wallet-reveal

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Do you own anything from Matt & Nat?  What are your thoughts on it?

Until next time,

August Favourites 2016 (Vegan + Cruelty-Free)

Let's chat about the best vegan and cruelty-free products I've come across in the month of August!

Watch it here or on YouTube, and don't forget to subscribe to my channel so you never miss a video!

Products and links mentioned...

Withings Activite Steel Watch: http://www.withings.com/us/en/products/activite-steel

Miyoko’s Cheese: http://shop.miyokoskitchen.com/collections/mix-and-match/products/mt-vesuvius-black-ash-vegan-cheese

Wood and Water Foods Tree Nut Cheeze Sharp and Smoky: http://www.woodandwaterfoods.com/#products

Choker Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1061299984

Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2016 Lookbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbNLrEn1ezI

Aritzia Dress: http://plantbasedbride.com/blog/fall-capsule-wardrobe-2016

ColourPop Try On Haul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idOE0UrffXg

ColourPop Lippie Stix in Brink: https://colourpop.com/products/brink

Ofra Liquid Lipstick in Laguna Beach: https://www.ofracosmetics.com/products/long-lasting-liquid-lipstick?variant=9014148163

House of Lashes Mini Lashes: http://houseoflashes.com/products/mini-collection

Mat and Nat Dean Backpack: http://mattandnat.com/shop/dean-black

Matt and Nat Tacoma Bag: http://mattandnat.com/shop/tacoma-black

Matt and Nat Parabole Bag in my 2nd Q&A Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz00tomw3AQ

Matt and Nat Parabole Bag and Chubby Wallet Review: http://plantbasedbride.com/blog/matt-nat-handbag-and-wallet-reveal

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What are your favourite vegan products from the past couple of months?  Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time,

Matt & Nat Handbag and Wallet Reveal

My 23rd birthday coming up soon.  I have incredible parents.  These two things combined have resulted in my being gifted the gorgeous Matt & Nat Parabole bag and Chubby wallet! *cue swooning*

Matt & Nat is a Canadian company based in Montreal and all of their products are vegan.  I recently discovered them, and have been drooling over their "leather" goods ever since!  Their motto, “Live beautifully”, and commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly products really resonates with me, and I love their promise never to use leather or any other animal-based materials in their designs!  Their products are made from materials like recycled nylons, cardboard, rubber, cork, and bicycle tires and their linnings are 100% recycled plastic bottles.  How cool is that?  I am so glad to be supporting a local Canadian company so in line with my values!

Parabole in Black, The Vintage Collection

The Parabole bag is a thing of beauty.  Not too big, not too small.  Removable crossbody strap.  Minimalist and classic design.  Comes in 5 timeless colours.  I wouldn't surprise myself if I had it in every colour by my 24th birthday (in my dreams, anyway).  The perfect day to day bag that can easily transition to night!  I love bags that aren't so upscale that they can't be worn to the grocery store and aren't so casual that they can't be carried to a nice dinner.  This bag really checks off all the boxes and darn is it beautiful!

Chubby in Black, The Loom Collection

Practical and pretty in a little package, the Chubby wallet has everything I need.  Roomy change pocket, 2 bill compartments, 7 card slots, compact shape and minimalist design.  Sign me up!  It also comes in loads of colours.  (I just love black and its versatility.  Sue me!)

Related Blog Post: Birthday Wishlist: Vegan Edition

As you can see, I am over the moon with my gifts!  Expect more birthday-themed posts coming your way in the next couple of weeks.  (I really love birthdays!)  Matt & Nat is definitely a brand I will be watching, and lusting after.  Why don't you give their site a look and see if anything tickles your fancy?

Until next  time...

What's your favourite vegan handbag brand?  Let me know in the comments below!

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Disclaimer:  I was NOT paid by Matt & Nat to spew love all around.  I am actually this excited about my gifts!

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